circular
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adjective \ˈsər-kyə-lər\Definition of CIRCULAR
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a : of or relating to a circle or its mathematical properties <a circular arc> b : having a circular base or bases <a circular cylinder>
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: marked by or moving in a cycle
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: being or involving reasoning that uses in the argument or proof a conclusion to be proved or one of its unproved consequences
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: intended for circulation <a circular letter>
— cir·cu·lar·i·ty \ˌsər-kyə-ˈler-ə-tē, -ˈla-rə-\ noun
— cir·cu·lar·ly \ˈsər-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb
— cir·cu·lar·ness noun
See Examples of CIRCULAR
- That planet has a more circular orbit than our planet does.
- <a rather circular discussion of the problem that never addresses it directly>
Origin of CIRCULAR
Middle English circuler, from Middle French, from Late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus circle
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to CIRCULAR
- Synonyms
- circuitous, indirect, roundabout
- Antonyms
- direct, straight, straightforward
Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms
2circular
nounDefinition of CIRCULAR
: a paper (as a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
Examples of CIRCULAR
- According to the circular, eggs are on sale this week.
- <promptly tosses out those advertising circulars that come in the newspaper>
First Known Use of CIRCULAR
1789
Other Printing Terms
cir·cu·lar
adjective \ˈsər-kyə-lər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CIRCULAR
: manic-depressive; especially : bipolar 3 <the exalted phase of the mental circular state—Havelock Ellis>
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